Hannah Skidmore, MBA
How to Make an Animal Shelter Safe and Secure
Animal security and safety are paramount in animal shelters and rescue facilities. Animals must be safe within the facility...
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Feb 22
- 3 min
How to Increase Building Flexibility Within an Animal Shelter
Flexibility is the key to increasing an animal shelter’s longevity. The Design Learned building experts leverage two critical areas of flexi
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Jan 24
- 2 min
How to Create a Better Environment for Staff
Animal shelters and boarding kennels can be very stressful environments, not just for the animals in them, but also for staff who work in th
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Dec 15, 2022
- 3 min
Building Buildings is as Simple as 1, 2, 3, 4
One of the most common questions we get from clients is “where do we start?” Our answer is “with us!”. We can assist you with anything from
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
3 Reasons Why Building Layout is Important
A building’s layout is important no matter the industry. Building layout affects operational practices as well as overall efficiency. For a
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Oct 28, 2022
- 2 min
Debunking Two Myths About Building Size and Budget Scope
We can provide engineering and design services for any size building, and we can determine the services that fit best for each budget.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Sep 28, 2022
- 3 min
Address Odor, Disease, and Noise Issues in an Animal Care Facility
Did you know that many of the odor, disease, and noise problems in an animal care facility can be addressed with mechanical engineering solu
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
How to Fundraise for an Animal Shelter Building
Do you have an animal shelter building project coming up? Are you unsure where to start? Are you uncertain of how to fundraise?
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
Building Size and Project Scope
Our team of animal care design experts and engineers is here to support our clients across the spectrum of animal care facilities.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Jun 24, 2022
- 3 min
Six Phases of Animal Facility Design
How to design a vet clinic or animal shelter When designing a new vet clinic or animal shelter, there is a general process that every...
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Jun 1, 2022
- 4 min
Interior Finishes for Your Animal Care Facility
Did you know that improper interior finishes can lead to mold and rot? They can even affect animals through the spread of disease and odor.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- May 2, 2022
- 4 min
11 Building Design Experts to Work on Your Upcoming Project
Every animal care project from animal shelter to veterinary clinic to doggy daycare requires an experienced building design team.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
8 Questions to Ask Yourself about a Potential Property
What do I look for in a potential building location? It is difficult to know where to start when you are looking for a location for your...
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
How to Engineer Animal Shelters in 2022
Are you looking to build and renovate an animal shelter this year? The DLI has specific advice to consider regarding the health & safety...
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Pre-Construction Design Services for the Franklin County Humane Society
The Franklin County Humane Society is an excellent example of a project that the DLI delivered design services over the past several years.
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Jan 4, 2022
- 3 min
Lease a Space or Buy a Facility
Should I lease a space or buy a facility Have you ever wondered whether it is a better idea to lease a space or buy a facility for your...
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Dec 7, 2021
- 3 min
Retrofit an Existing Building or Build a New Facility?
Is it better to build a new facility or retrofit an existing building? "Is it better to build a new facility or retrofit an existing...
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Nov 1, 2021
- 3 min
How to Design Animal Hospitals with Fire Safety
Fires are a dangerous problem for animal care facilities. There have been multiple instances of fires in animal care facilities in recent m
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Hannah Skidmore, MBA
- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
4 Key Aspects to the Plumbing System of a Veterinary Hospital or Animal Shelter
How to Design a Plumbing System for an Animal Care Facility Designing a plumbing system for an animal care facility, like a veterinary clini
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matthewmattson
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
The Susquehanna SPCA Project Completion
Design Learned is Proud to Announce our Recently Completed Project! Our most recent project to be completed is the Susquehanna SPCA...
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